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Bluegrass question: Describe what the difference

is between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation bluegrass? I want to be able to spot the differences in the music. I love this type of music it comes from the heart and soul. I listen to 80% of this type. I believe its 3rd generation that I listen to alot. Is their anyone out there that shares my same listening tastes?
mc2000
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Yeah there's a few here (maybe more). Just guessing about your question, but here goes: 1st generation could be Bill Monroe (who invented the term), Earl Scruggs, Vassar Clements, Stanley Bros., etc. 2nd generation would be Ricky Skaggs, Mark O'Conner, Emmy Lou Harris, New Grass Revival, David Grisman, etc. Not sure about 3rd; maybe Patty Loveless?
muzikat
930 posts
 
Nickel Creek would definitely be third generation. How about Allison Kraus?
I also love bluegrass and country (Americana) music. I am surprised at how many audiophiles don't care for this music as it is some of the best "sounding" available.
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jkaway
93 posts
 
I've played Bluegrass in bands for 35 years and here is the breakdown : 1st generation is the original 8 "Name " bands--- Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs,Stanley Bros., Jimmy Martin,Jim & Jesse,Country Gentlemen,Reno & Smiley and the Osborne Bros. More tomorrow(gen. 2) John
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